From the report: Montero currently has a 6-game hit streak, batting .500 (12×24) with 6 runs scored, 2 doubles, 3 home runs, 11 RBI and 2 walks. He has also hit safely in 13 of 15 games (w/AB) in July, batting .462 (30×65) with 13 runs scored, 7 doubles, 5 home runs, 24 RBI and 3 walks. During this 15 game stretch, he has raised his season average from .267 to .310. SS Chris Taylor is batting .692 (9×13) with 3 runs scored, 2 doubles and 1 RBI over his current 3-game hitting streak.

The Generals lost on a walk-off homerto the Montgomery Biscuits. Leon Landry and Ketel Marte each homered. Starter Tyler Pike struggled, pitching just 3 2/3 innings and giving up six runs on three hits with two walks and six strikeouts and two home runs allowed.

Of note: RHP Edwin Diaz was named Midwest League Pitcher of the Week, July 14-20. Diaz recorded the win in Clinton’s 5-0 win over Greak Lakes on July 17. He limited the Loons to only 3 hits, while walking 0 and striking out 8 in 6.0 shutout innings.

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Corey Simpson hit a two-out, two-run homer to lead the Aqua Sox to a 3-2 win over Spokane. Starter Luis Gohara worked six innings, giving up one run on four hits with a walk and five strikeouts.

From the report:RH Kody Kerski has not allowed a hit over his last 4.2 innings scoreless innings in relief. During this 4-game stretch he has walked 3 batters and struck out 4. Overall this season he is 2-1 with 1 save and a 1.86 ERA (4 ER, 19.1 IP) in 12 games. He has limited opponents to a .203 (15×74) average, while walking 10 and striking out 24.

From the report: OF Alex Jackson has hit safely in 14 of his first 19 professional games with 7 multi-hit games, batting .293 (22×75) with 11 runs scored, 6 doubles, 2 triples, 2 home runs, 15 RBI and 6 walks.